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Vets in NYC this Thursday - Join The Military Veteran and "IRON" Mike Steadman ?????? as they host the first Veteran's Networking Happy Hour in NYC on Thursday, January 16th, at The Bronx Brewery in East Village. We need more F2F time wherever we are. If you know a good event coming up, let us know! See the comments for a registration link.

As the defense tech sector gears up for increased M&A activity in 2025, understanding how to navigate sell-side transactions is more critical than ever. The team at Fenwick & West have you covered. ?? Catch "Preparing a Defense Tech Company for a Sell-Side Transaction" on January 15th, as part of Fenwick's CLE Speaker Series. This session will delve into the unique challenges and essential strategies to successfully position your defense tech startup for a successful sale. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert knowledge and equip your organization for future M&A success. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gnYQ5H3Z Thanks to Steve Fisher for letting us know about this event

CGI recently delivered their first SCIP kits for the AH-1 Cobra auxiliary fuel tanks from their Quantico, VA plant. CGI's SCIP technology will keep our Marines safer in the field. 2025 will be a great year for CGI as they use SCIP to reduce the risk of secondary explosions in a wide variety of applications including fuel and combustible chemical tanks. Look for more announcements with the US military, foreign militaries, and even commercial applications in the coming months.

Custom apparel stores for everyone You can invest in a cutting edge eCommerce platform company making custom apparel for your military unit, school, or local sports organization. Gone are the days of creating clothing designs, getting orders, and handing them out one at a time.? Swift Brands makes it easy to create a custom store online, made for every individual.? Swift Brands helps you design your apparel and host your store.? As people order their proprietary ordering system finds the right place to make your product - right here in the USA! Everything then gets shipped direct. Swift Brands has exclusive deals with the US Naval Academy and US Air Force Academy with more on the way. Invest in the future of eCommerce platforms and even set up a store for your own local organization.??

MILESTONE ALERT - Another proud US-based manufacturer is up and running! CGI has officially started US production of their game-changing SCIP technology - a revolutionary safety system that prevents fuel tank explosions. Their Virginia facility is already fulfilling contracts for the Marine Corps. CEO Michael Werbowetzki shares: "We are now in production for SCIP and will be delivering on our contracts for the Cobra helicopter auxiliary fuel tanks the week of December 15." What's next? CGI is gearing up for growth with plans to expand their team in 2025! See the comments to learn more.

Time is running out to participate in this offering.?They are?95% finished?with the raise on the BVCAP Mansfield Investors LLC offering and anticipate the closing of this project shortly. ? BV Construction has made incredible progress on?“The Alexander”, a multifamily development in the?high-growth DFW suburb of Mansfield, TX. LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS: Median income in a 5 mile radius is $131k Only high end "wrap" property within 15 miles Located within a mixed use retail and entertainment district The 388-unit project is?ahead of schedule and fully bought out and in budget?with pre-leasing efforts estimated to begin by Fall 2025. See the comments to learn more about the Alexander.

Localvest salutes our fellow veterans this November 11th. We know firsthand the challenges we face both during and after our service. This Veterans Day, we take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment to our nation. Your courage, resilience, and selflessness have not only protected our freedoms but have also inspired countless others. The bonds we've forged through shared experiences are unbreakable, and the skills we've developed are invaluable. This year, let's go beyond just saying "thank you." Here are some meaningful ways to support our veteran community: 1. Buy from veteran-owned businesses 2. Invest in veteran-led startups and projects 3. Reach out to a fellow veteran – a simple call can make a world of difference Remember, our strength lies not just in our past service, but in how we continue to support each other and contribute to our communities.

The crew at Context VC and Harmonic made a list of the 9 fastest growing veteran founded startups. It's awesome to see Readyly on the list! Readyly is actively raising now to add more functionality to add government customers to their already rapidly growing mid-market client list. You can learn more about Readyly at their deal tile linked in the comments below. https://lnkd.in/eTvUhXAC

Introducing our newest opportunity on Localvest! This exciting new construction multi-family building in the Dallas suburbs offers a chance to invest in a rapidly growing market with strong rental demand.?Located in a prime location with easy access to amenities and transportation, this project promises attractive returns for investors.? See the deal tile for more information. This offering is open to accredited investors only. https://lnkd.in/eH6ACAQ8

Imagine if your AI assistant could be tricked into revealing your deepest secrets. It's not just a possibility; it's a reality. PreambleAI figured this out a long time ago and has been working since Day One to ensure large organizations can safely use LLMs on their databases. In a world where AI vulnerabilities can lead to devastating breaches, Preamble AI is at the forefront of safeguarding sensitive data. With the rise of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and GPT-4, the risk of malicious inputs and data leaks has never been more critical. Earlier this month Preamble announced 2 IP licensing deals for their prompt injection mitigation patent for GPT models. The patents are still pending, but companies are aware of the value of the patent in the battle against malicious actors. The deals bring in $100k+ of revenue to continue program development. If you want to know more about prompt injections, IBM did a write up about them and included the work of Preamble AI on this vulnerability attack. https://hubs.li/Q02M89c70